Print+Correspondence


 * Defined** Entirely print-based, asynchronous and self-paced. Can be augmented through the use of multimedia CD-ROM. Instructor feedback can be facilitated through the use of e-mail. Used extensively to support other media.

Vincent - email can distribute text (media), but print is a different delivery technology.
 * 1) Gmail is a free electronic mail service that can be used to distribute various print resources. ([|www.gmail.com]) (Vincent Venzon, 9/7/09)

2. Correspondence courses are educational courses that are presented to students by print correspondence, generally delivered through the mail system or email. Ohio University offers correspondence courses that require all assignments are submitted by e-mail, by FAX, or by postal mail. The course textbook and other print materials are often supplemented with audio or videotapes. Students may enroll any time during the year, and have eight months to complete a course. ( [|www.ohio.edu] ) (Juli Umetsu, 9/8/09)  3. Microsoft Sharepoint is very similar to Google Docs, a owner can give access to other editors to view documents, files, pictures, videos and audio. In the (USDLA,p17); "instructor feedback can be facilitated through the use of e-mail". http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/ (Nikki Kinoshita, 9-8-09) 
 * Careful, PRINT vs. text correspondence, PM

4. Correspondence courses are usually offered through the mail, over the phone or through faxes. Ohio University offers many different subjects through their correspondence course webpage which can be found athttp://www.ohio.edu/independent/islist.htm (Tia Mayberry, 09-08-09)  5. This is a website targeted at prisoners that allows them to order a correspondence course but interestingly enrollments have been closed because of overwhelming demand for their course. When they accept students, they send books and tapes to prisoners to assist them in rehabilitation.http://www.miraclesprisonerministry.org/index.php/SRCC/SRCC (Carol Ball, 9-8-09)

6. Blackboard e -Education platform is designed to enable educational innovations everywhere by connecting people and technology. Students and teachers are able to have materials stored and assignments submitted. Blackboard e-Education is found at []. Agilix Backpack is a great program for students that goes with the Blackboard. The Backpack allows students to get ready quizzes, mid-terms, and keeps track with up coming assignments. Backpack can be found at []. (Stacie Fernandez, 9-9-09)

7. The Independent Study High School Program associated with BYU Hawaii is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). Courses can be taken through a paper/pencil version or online. The student reads the materials, submits their lessons, takes a final exam with a proctor or at a testing center and finally receives a course grade that can be transferred to the school of their choice. [](Polly Quigley 9-10-09)

8. The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) provides various ways for military personnel to continue and complete their education in non-traditional ways such as email, print correspondence, podcasts, CD-ROM, and audio cassette and/or videotape. [] (Gail Arakaki 9/12/09)

9. The **Army Correspondence Course Program** is the non-resident extension of the military's own education and training program (United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Materials are reviewed by students, and the students then log in and complete module training (mini-quizzes, etc.). Tests are also done online. This program is print correspondence with the added benefit of online, computer-based and asynchronous web-based learning as well. Visit the website at []. (Adam Tanare Jr., 9-13-09).

10. I found a link to Keystone which offers print-based correspondence courses at the secondary level. (Timothy Stewart, 09/13/09)

11. The Audio Institute of America. This institute provides correspondence courses for students interested in careers in the radio industry. Courses range from studio and equipment operation to marketing. This is certainly a vocational program that can be found at http://www.audioinstitute.com (Robert Bruck, 09-13-09)

12.[|www.business.com]Correspondence courses are distance education courses that students can complete in order to receive credits for certain courses. A packet of material is sent to them and they complete the material and send it back to be graded. Some correspondence comes with an instructional video and some comes with just reading materials that go along with the work or lessons that the student needs to complete. At this site, visitors will find a list of different businesses that provide materials for correspondence classes. This site compares different providers so that users can choose the one that fits their needs best. (U`ilani Corr-Yorkman, 9/13/09)

13. The University of Florida offers several Correspondence courses, such as courses for the incarcerated, certain professional development courses, and courses to prepare for licensing. Although it is possible to receive materials by mail and submit your homework in the same way, the University also offers an e-mail option in both directions. Certain environments, such as prisons, would only allow traditional delivery by post. [|University of Florida] (Erik Hill 09/13/2009)

14. This site offers links and curriculum support for home school families, parents, and teachers. It primarily is a clearinghouse of schools that offer print based correspondence programs in the middle to high school demographics. One major component of this site is the vast amount of information that is available. (@http://www.dmoz.org/Reference/Education/K_through_12/Home_Schooling/Middle_and_High_School/Correspondence_Schools/ ) (Josh Owens, 9/13/09)

15. **Editcetera** is an association of freelance publishing professionals that provides publication services, from proofreading and editing to writing, indexing, and project management. It also offers training in the form of correspondence courses for proofreading, copyediting (basics, cookbooks and fiction), and writing author queries. Learners have up to a year to complete the self-paced courses. ([]) (Renee Adams, 9/13/09)

16. **The University of Arizona Correspondence Courses** The University of Arizona Outreach College offers entire high school, undergraduate and graduate level courses through print or online correspondence. Courses are available to non-residents as well as Arizona residents and are self-paced. (Nicole Collier, September 13, 2009) 17. [] Stratford Career Institute provides distance learning courses where all the educational materials are delivered directly to your door and qualified instructors are available by e-mail or phone. (JoAnn Fifield, 9/13/09)
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